Snippets

Quinn was awarded "Star of the Week" at school yesterday, and we're all so proud.

When asked what he was going to do to help keep the planet clean, Quinn told his class that he was going to stop screaming.

Jordan's favorite new move is to wrap his arms and legs around my neck and waist and pretend to be my baby Koala. Jordan has also taken to calling me "Sweetie," as in "Don't worry, Sweetie, I will clean my room," or this morning, after putting on his Batman rain coat "Don't worry, Sweetie, Batman's here."

As of yesterday, we have 2 new fish: Alligator and Crocodile. Alligator is all black with bulgy eyes, Crocodile is all white with an orange head. Welcome to the family, fishies.

Happy Haunting in San Francisco

Halloween roared into our lives this year

and it's been almost a week of celebrations.

Photo above is a chocolate-drunk Quinn with his line partner, Eduardo, at the school Halloween fair.

As has been our tradition for the past 5 years or so, we met up with the Taylor brothers for trick or treating on Halloween night, kicking off the evening with a playdate/dinner in the Presidio at the Taylor's home.

Ry and I got into the dress-up action this year, too.

we love to trick or treat through the mansions of Presidio Heights- many houses decorated to the nines and great candy

the boys were pleased with their haul at the end of the night, and a great time was had by all.

That bowl there with the spider is for the "Switch Witch, " who gets almost all of the candy and replaces it with a present for each trick-or-treater, to be found the next morning. I'm a big fan of the Switch Witch.

Oh, and I should say R.I.P. to our fish Dino, who didn't live through Halloween night. I guess he gave up the ghost.

SMHS 20 Year Reunion

On Oct. 24th, the classes of 1988, 89 and 90 got together for a "20ish" reunion. Lots of fun to see some old friends.

Here's my brother (class of 90) and Aaron Kivel (class of 88):

and me and Aaron

and me and Rick (we really mixed it up here with the people involved in this photo shoot)

it was fun to go to the reunion with my brother, and I'm glad they combined the classes like that. Here's a short video with Adam Burton and Dane Scharetg, from Tim Weiland's pre-party:

Adam and Dane from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

and my one-time Homecoming date, Kevin, and a 30 weeks pregnant Michelle Gross and my bro. at the reunion itself. That's Ken Armstrong with the glasses and beard/moustache combo in the background

and here's a shot of my brother whoopin it up on the dance floor.

Meanwhile, my boys were making a volcano back home. This from just before I left for the reunion:

Volcano Making, 101 from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

And that's all she wrote.

Quinn's birthday week is almost over

Quinn is officially 5.

Quite the week of celebrations. We had a birthday party for him Sunday-

Complete with bouncy house

Quinn's 5th birthday- bouncy house shenanigans from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

Quinn's 5th birthday- more bouncy house fun from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

and light saber duels

It's a great thing to have a birthday party, and also exhausting. The Mighty Quinn seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself, as did Jordan and friends and family we had over, and that definitely put a smile on our faces.

Quinn's birthday party- Moeller brothers from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

Now we're in good standing for another 6 months, when Jordan will expect a partay for his 4th. At the end of the party, I felt a bit like one of our small guests:

Darth Vader dueling Superman

A couple more videos from the Star Wars concert we went to for Quinn's birthday:

Darth Vader dueling Superman from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

I really liked the effect of the screens surrounding the main screen on this one with the instrument close-up. Very pretty.

Across the Stars from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

Jedi Training from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

Blue Angels Over Crissy Field

After Ryan's tri on Sunday (and our subsequent flat tire), we headed down to Crissy Field

and caught the Blue Angels from the beach. It was a lovely day, with pelicans diving for fish and seals jumping and cruising around right in front of us. Needless to say, the Golden Gate Bridge is a nice backdrop, too.

Brought ourselves a little picnic and enjoyed the show

Watching the Blue Angels from Crissy Field from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

more video:

Jordan and Mommy, watching the Blues from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

and a few more photos as well, for good measure

Ryan's 1st Triathlon

Ryan raced in his first triathlon today, a sprint distance up in Sacramento

Ryan's First Triathlon from kathy hassanein on Vimeo.

The athletes started out by swimming across the river (no, the guy way out in front isn't Ryan, but that was an impressive performance)

and then they ran up a sand hill

and transitioned to bike and then run. The boys had a great time watching Daddy race and enjoyed cheering for him.

Good job, Ryan! We're so proud of you.